Crusades, The

CTS Concise Histories

By Riley-Smith, Jonathan (Author)$6.95 AUD

Recent world events, in particular the struggle against Islamic terrorism, have seen the word 'Crusade' widely used in political rhetoric. This booklet looks at modern conceptions of the crusades and compares them with the aims and motivations of those who took part.There is also a timeline detailing the major events of this period.